Written By: Arnie J Olsen
Category: Government Regulation and Programs
Reporting and discussion of government regulations and programs effecting businesses, employees, and consumers.
Who is Actually Looking Out for American Workers? Changes to Rules Regarding “White Collar” Exemptions to Overtime Pay
Written By: Arnie J Olsen 11/28/19
Trump touts deregulation “savings” of $535 million! 2.7 million American workers pay the bill!
We all hear soundbites on the various things Donald Trump and Republicans have either already done since winning the 2016 election, but rarely do you hear what these rhetoric laden statements actually mean for the American people, and with all of the daily coverage of the bigger news stories, you may not even be aware some of these things are happening, much less get a factual account of what they mean to you and others. Continue reading “Who is Actually Looking Out for American Workers? Changes to Rules Regarding “White Collar” Exemptions to Overtime Pay”
When the “Free Market” Needs a Handout
Written By: Arnie J Olsen 10/28/19
Food for thought – Government Bailouts, Subsidies and “Socialism”:
The auto industry bailout that took place in 2009, cost the taxpayers $80.7 Billion on the front end of the deal. Continue reading “When the “Free Market” Needs a Handout”
Minimum Wage: Part 3, War Is Upon Us
Higher Minimum Wage and Illegal Immigration
In response to my original article on the reasons for raising the Federal Minimum Wage, I received the following comment from someone on a Conservative blog that I had shared the article on. While the statistics quoted I do not think are accurate, they do raise a point that maybe should be addressed. Continue reading “Higher Minimum Wage and Illegal Immigration”